Creamy, dreamy, comforting vegan mashed potatoes with caramelized garlic. This is the perfect side to make during this holiday season for your loved ones.
Start with boiling the potatoes in a pot filled with cold water and a little salt. Boil potatoes until they’re fully cooked, this should take just under 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, add garlic cloves and olive oil. Cook over medium heat until the oil starts to boil, then bring down to the lowest temperature and cook until golden. Remove from heat, and with a slotted spoon remove the garlic cloves. Roughly chop up the garlic cloves (leaving around 4-5 for the garnish!). Set aside garlic cloves and olive oil until needed.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water and return the potatoes back into the pot. Add in the vegan butter and start mashing. Once the potatoes are nearly mashed, add in salt, black pepper, oat milk and infused olive oil and chopped caramelized garlic. Continue mashing until smooth.
Transfer into a serving bowl, with the back of a spoon create swirls for the olive oil to sit in. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil (use as much as you want – I use it all). Top with the reserved caramelized garlic cloves and herb of choice. Enjoy warm!